Description
Join a cutting-edge, well-funded medical device startup pushing the boundaries of innovation in healthcare technology. This Principal Quality Engineer position in Tempe, AZ offers the opportunity to work hands-on with product development and R&D in a fast-paced environment where experienced engineers directly influence quality systems, product design, and regulatory compliance. With a small but growing team and strong funding behind the company, this role provides significant impact, visibility, and the chance to help shape the future of a rapidly scaling medical device organization.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Principal Quality Engineer position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Lead quality engineering initiatives within a fast-paced medical device development environment.
- 10+ years of quality engineering experience – Provide senior-level guidance on quality systems, product development, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with Class II or Class III medical device development – Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Strong statistical and analytical skills using Minitab – Support data-driven decision making, process validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Hands-on product development and R&D collaboration – Work closely with engineering and lab teams to resolve technical quality challenges.
- Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies – Implement root cause analysis, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills – Collaborate with product development, operations, and leadership teams.
- Experience working in startup or fast-paced environments – Contribute to building and scaling quality processes as the organization grows.
Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan (no company match), performance bonuses up to 20% depending on level, company equity opportunities, and the chance to work on-site with a highly collaborative R&D team in a rapidly growing startup environment.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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